If ever there was a generous tree, it is the Mandarin. Even when it is still quite small, it smothers itself in fruit and is therefore well worth growing. Like all citrus varieties, it likes a well-drained, friable, slightly acid soil and full sun. Initial protection from wind in the summer months will help it to become established.

The blossoms of the mandarin are heavily perfumed and can be quite intoxicating in the evening.The fruit is oblate, rather than spherical, and roughly resembles a small pumpkin in shape. Mandarins are usually eaten plain, or in fruit salads and kids love to lie under the tree and eat them by the dozen. This is certainly because the fruit is easily peeled with the fingers, and can be spilt into even segments without spilling juice. This makes it convenient to eat, as one doesn't require utensils to peel or cut the fruit.

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In the simplest hybridizations, a cross between tangerine and orange is called a tangor, while a cross between tangerine and grapefruit is called a tangelo. Hybrids that include tangerine, grapefruit and orange are simply called citrus hybrids. Because all tangerines are mandarins but not all mandarins are tangerines, mandarins are commonly separated into four groups: Mediterranean – originating in the Mediterranean Basin – probably Italy, King – originating in Vietnam, Satsuma – from Japan, and Tangerines – which came from Algeria.

The Mandarin tree is more tolerant to drought than the fruit. Mandarins are grown in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide, although best color and quality usually occurs under subtropical conditions. As a group, mandarins are among the most cold-hardy of citrus fruits, being second only to kumquats. Most mandarin trees are more erect than other kinds of citrus trees and many exhibit a drooping habit because of rather long, willowy branches.

The wood is somewhat more brittle than other citrus and limb breakage is common under heavy fruit loads unless some sort of suport is provided. When planting, be aware that some trees will have been container-grown in a soilless medium--which makes the trees rather difficult to establish without special care. At planting, use a gentle stream of water from the garden hose to wash an inch or so of the medium from all around the root ball, thereby exposing the peripheral roots. Thus, the outer roots are placed in contact with the soil of the planting site and growth commences almost immediately.

Standard. This Mandarin is very popular in Queensland where it was discovered as a chance seedling in 1888. The virtually thorn-less tree produces large fruit with a thin easy peel skin. The flesh is tender and juicy.Ripens around July. If left on the tree you will notice the skin gets 'puffy'. Evergreen.

As with all Citrus make sure you cut the fruit off the tree rather than just pull. Your Mandarin will grow well in a warm, well drained fertile spot in the garden with protection from harsh frost. Also suitable for container growing with regular feeding and watering.

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Mandarin Beauty of Glen Retreat STD

Current Stock Height: STD 80/HGT 110 cm ?

Container: pb18 ?

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Mandarin Beauty of Glen Retreat STD

Current Stock Height: STD 110/HGT 140 cm ?

Container: pb18 ?

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Medium sized, rich flavoured, aromatic fruit that is easy to peel. Tends to crop heavily every 2nd year. The fruit is mature from June through to August. Quite vigorous in habit but nice and bushy. Can be grown in a container in a warm sunny position as long as watered regularly. Evergreen.

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Mandarin Burgess Scarlet

Current Stock Height: 40/60 cm ?

Container: pb8 ?

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A popular early maturing variety that has small, sweet juicy fruit of good colour and flavour. Produces from a young age. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Remove fruit with sharp secateurs a few centimetres above the stalk. Evergreen.

An ideal container plant which will be both ornamental and productive. Citrus do well in containers as long as they are fed and watered regularly.

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Mandarin Clementine Caffin

Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?

Container: pb8 ?

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Standard. This variety ripens around June-July. It has good sized, sweet juicy fruit with very few seeds and a tangy flavour. Peels easily and cleanly. Generally crops well. Plant in a sunny, well drained spot in fertile soil. Evergreen.

This Mandarin was developed on the French Island of Corsica where Mandarins are widely grown - of 'coursica'!

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Mandarin Corsica No 2 STD

Current Stock Height: STD 110/HGT 150 cm ?

Container: pb18 ?

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This new improved Clementine variety ripens around June-July. It has good sized, juicy fruit with very few seeds and a tangy flavour. Peels easily and cleanly. Generally crops well. Plant in a sunny, well drained spot in fertile soil. Evergreen.

This Mandarin was developed on the French Island of Corsica where Mandarins are widely grown - of 'coursica'!

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Mandarin Corsica No.2

Current Stock Height: 55/65 cm ?

Container: pb12 ?

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Mandarin Corsica No.2

Current Stock Height: 5/60 cm ?

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Medium sized, very juicy, thin skinned fruit which is easy to peel and almost seedless. Ripens December holding fruit until around March. Mandarins are happiest in a sunny well drained position. When harvesting the fruit use sharp secateurs and cut a few centimetres above the stalk. Evergreen.

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Mandarin Encore

Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?

Container: pb12 ?

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The Kara Mandarin has thin easy peel skin and delectable juicy fruit that ripen in spring. Forms a small oval tree with a dense branch pattern. Needs a sheltered warm spot with protection from frost. As with all Citrus your Mandarin will reward you best if fed and watered regularly. Evergreen.

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Mandarin Kara

Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?

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Satsuma. Quite large typically 'flattened' fruit with smooth thin rind that is easy to peel. Sweet tangy flavour. Early June ripening, lovely to eat straight off the tree and straight into the mouth. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

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Mandarin Miya Gawa

Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?

Container: pb10 ?

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Richard's Special is a top quality Mandarin with large, sweet, easy peel fruit that have an excellent flavour. The fruit is ripe from September through to October. Happiest in a sunny spot with well drained soil and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Extremely popular because it just tastes so good. Easy peel, virtually seedless, sweet juicy fruit. For the best flavour leave on the tree for about a week after the skin has turned completely orange. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

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Mandarin Satsuma

Current Stock Height: 40/60 cm ?

Container: pb8 ?

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